Marqués de Cáceres
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
The 2015 ‘Reserva’ by Marques de Caceres follows up the fantastic 2014 bottling. Sourced from this exciting warm vintage in Rioja, the wine opens with layers of red and dark fruits that are woven together with suggestions of orange rind, coffee ground and milk chocolate tones that all take shape in the glass. The silky texture entices. Black tea and Asian spices brilliantly combine with leather, damp earth and a good core of black fruits on this expressive palate. The long black fruit and mineral-driven finish lingers long on the tongue. While a delight to savor right now, the 2015 Marques de Caceres ‘Reserva’ Rioja will evolve well in the cellar for decades to come. Drink 2020-2035- 92
The 2015 ‘Reserva’ by Marques de Caceres follows up the fantastic 2014 bottling. Sourced from this exciting warm vintage in Rioja, the wine opens with layers of red and dark fruits that are woven together with suggestions of orange rind, coffee ground and milk chocolate tones that all take shape in the glass. The silky texture entices. Black tea and Asian spices brilliantly combine with leather, damp earth and a good core of black fruits on this expressive palate. The long black fruit and mineral-driven finish lingers long on the tongue. While a delight to savor right now, the 2015 Marques de Caceres ‘Reserva’ Rioja will evolve well in the cellar for decades to come. Drink 2020-2035- 92
Feb 4th, 2020
Very good. No bite which is a plus for me. Dry and smooth.
Very good. No bite which is a plus for me. Dry and smooth.
Mar 19th, 2022
2015 vintage. Light tobacco, plum and roasted cashews in the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Some baking chocolate, dust and mocha notes on a soft, dry finish.
2015 vintage. Light tobacco, plum and roasted cashews in the nose. Light-medium/medium body. Some baking chocolate, dust and mocha notes on a soft, dry finish.
Dec 5th, 2021
A young Rioja Crianza would be my choice for red wine braised ox tail with daikon, but I did not have one in the house tonight so I open this Reserva instead.
Dark and brooding with a lot more ripe black fruits than expected. Cedar, dark chocolate, peppery spices, and just slight hint of barnyard. Could use a bit brighter acidity to break down the fat, but the ripe firm tannins helps. Really good.
A young Rioja Crianza would be my choice for red wine braised ox tail with daikon, but I did not have one in the house tonight so I open this Reserva instead.
Dark and brooding with a lot more ripe black fruits than expected. Cedar, dark chocolate, peppery spices, and just slight hint of barnyard. Could use a bit brighter acidity to break down the fat, but the ripe firm tannins helps. Really good.
Dark cherry, pepper, and earth with a dry finish and soft tannins.
Dark cherry, pepper, and earth with a dry finish and soft tannins.
Feb 4th, 2021Currents. light tannins. Smooth. Paired with smoked BBQ pork shoulder butt (cooked 12 hours on Primo Grill). Perfect pairing.
Currents. light tannins. Smooth. Paired with smoked BBQ pork shoulder butt (cooked 12 hours on Primo Grill). Perfect pairing.
Jan 24th, 2021
Medium ruby in color. Blackberry, black cherry, cedar, smoke, and vanilla on the nose. Blackberry and tart cranberry on the palate. Well integrated tannins and moderate acidity. A bitter-sourness like eating raw cranberries coexists with vanilla on a medium-short finish.
Medium ruby in color. Blackberry, black cherry, cedar, smoke, and vanilla on the nose. Blackberry and tart cranberry on the palate. Well integrated tannins and moderate acidity. A bitter-sourness like eating raw cranberries coexists with vanilla on a medium-short finish.
Jan 8th, 2021Dried cherry, plum, prune, and notes of licorice, leather, and charred wood.
Dried cherry, plum, prune, and notes of licorice, leather, and charred wood.
Aug 25th, 2020